Downtown Duval Street Penthouse- Private Pool-Parking-Roof Deck- Walk Everywhere

We had a great time host was wonderful second time booking this penthouse everything was great.

This was a very nice place. Great location.

The property was clean and beautiful. It felt very safe. Having SO many different outdoor seating/patio/deck options was great! You can people-watch from the deck off of the master that faces Duval, dine/listen to music on another area adjacent to the kitchen, sunbathe on the roof deck, or chill in the dappled shade of the pool area. We were warned about noise next door until the wee hours of the morning… but whoa. Willie T’s has live music until midnight most nights and often times later. Even with ear plugs, it was bothersome from the master bedroom while trying to sleep - however, it didn’t seem to bother the upstairs bedrooms. We did not bring a vehicle - instead opted to rent bikes (best decision of the trip). Mark is a great host. The property is centrally located with a grocery store (1/2 block) and several great restaurants within a block (Cuban Coffee Queen, Thirsty Mermaid, Sunny Eggs, and Misohappy to name a few).

We booked this property specifically for the private pool, so finding out the heater was broken—with no notice—was incredibly disappointing. We only learned about it when the maintenance tech arrived on Tuesday for a washing machine delivery. On Wednesday, after the door lock batteries died, I asked Mark for an update and was told a part was ordered. By Thursday, the same maintenance worker showed up unannounced and walked right in, only to tell us the heater actually needed to be replaced entirely. Still no apology, and no offer of even a small refund, despite how much this place costs.The washing machine issue was also never communicated beforehand. A stranger walking into the property shortly after check‑in to inspect it was unsettling, and that’s when we learned it wouldn’t be replaced until Tuesday.For the price, basic communication should be standard—especially when multiple issues affect the stay. Routine maintenance is also overdue: the black mold mentioned in past reviews is still in the shower, paint is peeling on the ceiling, and the property needs general TLC. The photos clearly reflect a much newer condition than what we experienced.We tried to make the best of our trip, but between the unusable pool, lack of communication, unannounced entries, and ongoing maintenance issues, we left disappointed. At the very least, a small refund should have been offered—and I still believe it should be.